I've been thinking of 'solving' the creamer issue for myself lately and then I saw Hoffman's video. What do you swear by?

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[–] 63 points 3 years ago (14 children)

My gem? Drinking coffee black.

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    [–] 31 points 3 years ago* (6 children)

    Heavy whipping cream.

    Why?

    It lasts forever in the fridge and it isn't hydrogenated oil that will clog your arteries with transfats.

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    [–] 23 points 3 years ago

    I just like a bit of oat milk, though I usually drink lighter roasts black.

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  • [–] 22 points 3 years ago (3 children)
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    [–] 17 points 3 years ago

    Been using oat milk for some coffees (Oatside is awesome), it's really good.

    For local coffee I'm still using Coffeemate, but looking for alternatives that's not condensed milk, which is the traditional choice. Trying to de-Nestle my life as much as possible.

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    I just use oat milk. Most of those creamers have crazy amounts of sugar.

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  • [–] 13 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    makes confused Australian noises into flat white

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I prefer simple half-and-half. To me it's sweet enough on its own to cut down the bitterness, no other sugar needed.

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    [–] 11 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Just pure black coffee. Might be healthier for you as well!

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    [–] 11 points 3 years ago

    Any of these with a bunch of flavor and sugar are garbage IMHO. Give me black coffee or something with heavy cream or steamed milk. The rest of that junk just covers up bad coffee flavors and is horribly unhealthy

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  • [–] 10 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    Is creamer used outside of the US? I'm from Ireland and I've never seen it this side of the Atlantic, although when I worked in the US it was fairly commonly used instead of milk.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    I don't think I've seen any here in Europe either. In the US I've always been convinced it was chalk powder diluted in something unspeakable. But apparently it's just fat and sugar, which makes it a very typical product I suppose.

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    [–] 7 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    The answer is Chobani sweet cream for anyone who enjoys creamy sweetness. I use only a tiny bit with milk and espresso for crazy good lattes.

    Other creamers, especially sweet ones, gross me out. I've never tried heavy cream, though... I'm kind of afraid that will awaken something in me, and make me quite round as a result.

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    [–] 7 points 3 years ago (5 children)

    @qwet I came here looking for the freak who said "butter" so I could mash the downvote button but I can't find him. Go ahead and downvote me in his stead because that idea simply deserves it.

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    Whatever's on sale that isn't Nestle. Ideally something dairy free. During the holidays though, International Delight has a sugar cookie flavored creamer that is incredible.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (3 children)

    We started using this dairy-free vanilla almond creamer. I am not sure if the name but can update when home. It is very tasty.

    Edit: I am so embarrassed and should have known it was Silk. Oyvey!

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    [–] 6 points 3 years ago

    I used to use Coffee Mate but I've started making my own coffee syrups from scratch using water, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. A splash of syrup + milk beats creamer by a mile.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago

    For me, I take mine black. Two reasons: 1: I’m lactose intolerant, and 2: I dislike the aftertaste dairy products leave on your tongue.

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    [–] 5 points 3 years ago

    I personally prefer just coffee and plain whole milk.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago

    I didn't know these things even existed before seeing this video. I just use milk.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago

    International Delight sweet cream 🤤

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago

    Califia Farms Vanilla Oat Creamer

    Its what got me to switch to Oatly full fat oakmilk.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    Almond milk or nonfat powdered milk. I'm a monster.

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    [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    Coffee Mate pumpkin spice is/was my lifeblood. They made it all year long in 2022, so I was enjoying it through spring and summer. Now, I'm impatiently awaiting fall so I can finally get it back.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Coffeemate.

    Just a little bit (or a lot, you do you), supplement with unsweet coffeemate or half and half to preference of cream vs sweet vs strong coffee.

    You're welcome.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    Just wachted this. Always find it entertaining when he does these kinds of videos

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Dunkin Donuts extra extra. Real cream and sugar in one. Super convenient.

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    [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I like Silk's soy creamer. Original flavor is preferable, but vanilla is still better than anything else. Starbucks' soy (they only have vanilla), Coffee mate, international delight, etc are all too sweet for me (even, maybe especially the sugar-free varieties). Oat milk is too high in sugar content, almond creamer doesn't have the right texture. Half and half or milk are okay, though I feel like it masks or neutralizes the nuttiness of my favorite roast.

    I try new stuff when I can, and usually switch to something pumpkin spice flavored in the fall, but I always settle back on Silk soy creamer. 🤷‍♀️

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